Sounds as à great time. I am jealous!
Stef and Ted are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: krnet-bounces+stefkr2=kpnmail...@mylist.net namens joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com Verzonden: ma 18-6-2012 2:51 Aan: corvaircr...@mylist.net; kr...@mylist.net Onderwerp: KR> In love all over again Hey all you sentimental saps, Saturday was one of those days that stick with you forever. The things the good old days are made of.It dawned clear blue and calm air. I had an invite to attend a pancake breakfast from an old hang gliding buddy that built and RV at a chapter SW of Philly. Taking off about 8 am the gps showed 47 miles to target (breakfast). The climb to 4500 was as smooth as the proverbial babies bottom and not a bump all the way. Along the way I noticed that there were actually airplanes around. The radio was full of activity. Five or 6 of us in the pattern. Cool other people flying. On the ramp it was about 3/4 full of planes of all types. They were flying young eagles and there was a good line formed for the rides. I am certain that the kids had no idea how beautiful of a day they were about to experience. The folks were all friendly and there was a lot of talk and interest in building and flying. I met and talked to a half dozen people on a whim. Some initiated the conversation and some I started - really so nice to have so much like minded conversations. The hangers were all open planes on display and even some general public just there to watch. The activity was non stop. I only hung around for a little over an hour before heading back home with a take off hugging the runway to the end and then pulling up hard in front of the crowd. Pattern altitude in a few seconds and I have to admit that I would have loved togo around for a low pass but it was really just to busy. So I headed on course back home. Again I saw a half dozen airplanes on the way back. The radio was alive with voices at home too as it was our once a month young eagles day. I think there were about 6 planes flying the kids plus all the school planes were out and some other normal transient traffic mixed inn. Wow , this is great other people flying, I had gotten used to being one of a few in the air at a given time. Fueled up again and one of my hanger mates daughters ask for a ride. So we saddled up and right after take off I let her have the stick and she did a fine job holding the KR on course and altitude. But alas 20 min of this was boring me and better yet it was boring her.She told me she didn't mind steep turns and such, soooo, game on, Steep climbing chandels into figure eights and a roller coaster over the top that took both our headsets off. On the first rolled over chandel her hand hit me in the chest but right away she yells into the headset " I only freekout for a second, don't stop". We finished it up with a 200 mph pass and around to a great landing. This kid is going to be a pilot. Back on the ground, put the plane away with some intentions of getting some chores done. Again the beauty of the day wins as they guys want to fly out to lunch. I took right seat in a Mooney and we went to Sky Manor for lunch. Again airplanes all over the sky and a sailplane mixed in for good measure. The traffic pattern was full at Sky Manor and your head really had to be on the swivel. They were flying young eagles there also and the place was packed. The hangers were open, displays out, a sonex fly inn and plenty of spectators. It doesn't get any better than this. We got back to base and I did get some of my chores done and went home for supper. Still a beautiful and turning into a gorgeous evening. To make a little punishment I rode bike back to the airport and took another hour of flying in the setting sun and calm air. Just wasting fuel and low passes at several friends houses.This was truly the day that are the good old days- It is what makes me fall in love with my life all over again- Flying - It's the Best.Anyone get a step closer while the rest of us were making com trails????Thank God for the good old days,Joe Horton ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4fde7c2f6e8747b460fst04duc _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
